Trench Class

The “Trench Class” is an attribute that is automatically assigned to the corresponding records of the “Possible Trench” during preprocessing.

The attribute values of the trench class are specified by the system and cannot be modified by users.

The trench class defines

The assignment of costs from the rules to a street crossing and street trench for the same trench class
The correct use of the duct and cable types defined in the rules per layer

Opening the form

The following options are available for opening the form:

In the Industry Model Explorer by right-clicking on Object class > Show form
By double-clicking in the “Trench Class” field in the form for the “Possible Trench”

The “Trench Class” is given the following attributes by default:

Attribute	Meaning
Street Trench	Possible trenches along the street center lines
Street Crossing	Possible crossings between the street trenches
In Building	Trench in the building
Transition	Trench between existing and new infrastructure
Lead-in	Drop trench to a demand point
Aerial	Aerial trench
Aerial drop	Aerial drop trench
Structure Lead-in	Trench to existing structures and layer points
Continuous segment
Façade	Trench to façade
Façades Drop	Drop trench to façade